Maybelline Volum' Express the Colossal Review

Maybelline is the only brand I use for mascara & this mascara for me is my go to at the moment. I have short eye lashes so I always go for a mascara that will make my lashes look longer than they are, this mascara does that for me. I haven't had any issues with this mascara clumping my eyelashes together as a lot of other mascaras seem to do.

It doesn't quite give THAT much volume lol, but it's an excellent mascara, it stays on all day (a bit of a pain to wash off, but it's doing it's job) and I've never had any irritability from it either.

The colossal does exactly what is says, delivers colossal volume, which is great if you have long beautifully curly lashes which I, much to my dismay do not have. To combat this I first curl my lashes, apply a couple coats of maybellines lash stiletto followed by the colossal, result? Fab doll lashes. This combo works wonders for me bear in mind I have stumpy straight lashes and it may look a little ridic on better endowed girls.

Pumps up the volume, affordable price. Happy camper

This mascara gave my eyelashes a real 'fake lashes' effect- long, thick voluminous lashes. Love it. It doesn't clump, and doesn't give too much of a spidery effect which I like. It does flake a little throughout the day but apart from that, this is a great mascara!

A good overall mascara. You can't really go wrong with a maybeline mascara! I like this one especially as it doesn't smudge. You can apply several coats if you want massive lashes! Love it

Love this mascara, no clumps easy to apply and thickens up my lashes nicely without looking like I have to much make up on

This is my all time favourite because it is the only mascara that I can find that is 100% waterproof. I'm a swimming teacher, I don't normally wear a face of makeup to work except on the days where I have uni beforehand. Now I don't want to be teaching and having black running down my cheeks.

This is literally the ONLY mascara I have that is completely water resistant and looks amazing. It keeps my lashes looking thick and black and doesn't melt off in the pool. I've even tried other Maybelline mascaras (including Falsies and Mega Plush) and they don't match up to this one.

I have tried other waterproof mascaras and while they don't melt, they do flake off and you're left with black flakes on your cheeks.

So, its completely waterproof.. this does make it hard to remove, you'll need a decent make-up remover, but I find I can get it off with a make-up wipe. I, personally, am not bothered by this because it does exactly what I want it to do, I do know they offer the same mascara in a non-waterproof formula if that's more your thing. Although, I find a waterproof formula holds a curl better, and is more build-able if you want super thick lashes.

I will definitely be re-purchasing. They sell it at my local Countdown too which is extra handy. So if you're looking for a mascara that does the job, and will stay on through tears, rain, exercise and swimming.. THIS IS IT.

This mascara was on sale at Kmart and I decided to get it..  Overall, the Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal isn't a bad mascara. It doesn't give colossal volume as the name implies but rather, it gives decent volume and length. It can get clumpy if you get carried away so definitely go easy on the application. 

I had concerns about the large wand but it's actually okay and I don't end up with mascara on my lids. I still like to use a lengthening mascara (L'Oreal Butterfly is my current fave) to finish as I like va va voom lashes. 

How does it hold up after a long day?  I do get some smudging after a long day (but get this with most mascaras and I can't use waterproof versions) and wee bit of flaking.

Does it remove easily with regular eye makeup remover?  Yes, but I still need to get rid of the smudges around my eyes with a Q-tip after using a cotton pad to remove my eye makeup. 

Is there a fragrance?  There is a slight fragrance which seems to common with Maybelline mascaras but this one is rather faint (for me anyways) and it doesn't irritate my eyes. (unlike L'Oreal's Million Lashes) 

Would I repurchase? Yes, if it were on sale and I needed a new mascara. Otherwise, I'd still get the L'Oreal Voluminous carbon black and butterfly

I always use this mascara because it just lengthens your eyelashes so much and stays on all day. At times can become clumpy however you can help avoid this. I always get asked if I'm wearing fake eye-lashes when I use this mascara so I highly recommend it if you want that look without all the hassle of glueing them on!